2 Intended Use
4 Warning and Safety Instructions
5 General Views of the Balances
5 ME215/235/254/414/614
6 ME36S
7 ME5, SE2
8 Operating Design
12 Getting Started
12 Storage and Shipping Conditions
12 Unpacking the Balance
12 Carrying the Balance
14 Equipment Supplied
15 Installation Instructions
15 Remote Operation of the 
Display and Control Unit
17 Connecting the Balance to AC Power
18 Warmup Time
19 Leveling the Balance
20 Transporting the Balance
23 Configuring the Balance
23 Selecting the Language
24 Navigating in the Setup Menu
25 Entering the Time and Date 
26 Setting the Balance Functions 
29 Setting the Device Parameters
29 Entering a Password
34 Setting the Application Parameters
42 Selecting the Printout Function
44 Printout Configuration
46 Device Information
46 Factory Settings
47 Operating the Balance
47 Basic Weighing Function
47 General Instructions for 
“Analytical Weighing”
48 Below-Balance Weighing
51 Device Parameters
51 Opening and Closing the Draft Shield 
53 Static Electricity Eliminator (Ionizer) 
55 Calibration, Adjustment, Linearization 
65 Repeatability Test 
66 Application Programs
67 Toggle between Two Weight Units 
69 Counting 
72 Weighing in Percent 
75 Calculation 
78 Density Determination
83 Differential Weighing
95 Air Buoyancy Correction
102 Diameter Determination 
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Contents
105 Time-Controlled Functions 
108 Statistics 
113 Extra Functions 
113 Second Tare Memory
115 Individual Identification Codes
119 Saving Values Manually in M+
120 Changing the Resolution
122 Product Data Memory
124 SQmin Function
126 DKD Uncertainty of Measurement
128 Combining Applications 
129 Practical Combination of Several 
Applications (Example)
131 Data Output Functions
133 Interfaces
136 Printouts
140 Serial Communications Port 
145 Pin Assignment Charts 
146 Cabling Diagram
147 Error Codes and Messages
150 Care and Maintenance 
152 Recycling 
153 Overview
153 Specifications 
159 Accessories (Options) 
160 Dimensions (Scale Drawings) 
163 Declarations of Conformity
166 EC Type-Approval Certificate
168 Plates and Markings
171 Index 
Appendix
Entering the General Password
Brief Instructions